A Look Back At The Best 'Star Wars' Moments Of 2021

2021 was a great year for 'Star Wars' fans.

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Earlier this month, "Return of the Jedi" joined the National Film Registry.

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This makes the entire original trilogy an official part of film history!

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2021 also saw the premiere of "The Bad Batch."

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Fans were excited to see the return of Clone Force 99 back on screen.

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"Star Wars: Visions" also featured an innovative take on the franchise.

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It seamlessly blended classic lore with anime styles.

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Fans also couldn't wait to see "The Book of Boba Fett."

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The first episode is now available to stream on Disney+.

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